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Sunday, December 15th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Demolition begins on former Duthler's Family Foods for new apartment complex development in Grand Rapids. WOOD TV
- ➤ Russo Ristorante-Mercato in Byron Center, a family business for almost 120 years, serves authentic Italian and Mediterranean specialties alongside American and European wines. MLive
- ➤ The Grand Rapids community honored veterans by laying over 3,200 wreaths at the Michigan Veteran Homes cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day. WOOD TV
- ➤ Hamburger Mikey is hosting a limited-time event at City Built Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, featuring a special menu including a Holiday Burger and Chicago Fry, with profits benefitting the host venue. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The newly opened Oakbrook Apartments in Grand Rapids, priced for households earning 80% of the area's median income or less, aim to address the need for middle-income housing. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for West Michigan as freezing rain and ice accumulations are expected Saturday night, potentially impacting driving conditions. ABC 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A family from West Michigan is urgently seeking assistance to secure an ICU bed in the U.S. for their son, who fell severely ill and is in a coma in Cancun, Mexico. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ferris State Bulldogs advance to the Division 2 national championship with a 48-38 victory over Slippery Rock in the semifinals. MLive
- ➤ Despite goaltender Sebastian Cossa's return, the Grand Rapids Griffins lost to the Colorado Eagles 4-2 in the first game of their four-game road trip. MLive
- ➤ Hamilton senior Kaitlyn Geurink reached 1,000 career points, becoming the fourth player in her school's history to achieve this milestone during a basketball game against Kenowa Hills. MLive
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Screening
The classic holiday comedy featuring Clark Griswold's chaotic attempt to create the perfect family Christmas will be screened at Wealthy Theatre.
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ELF The Musical
Based on the beloved holiday film, ELF The Musical follows Buddy the Elf as he embarks on a journey to find his true identity and spread Christmas cheer in New York City.
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Christkindl Markt 2024 at Grand Rapids Downtown Market
The second annual Christkindl Markt features over 60 artisan vendors, holiday entertainment, traditional beverages, and outdoor activities in a festive European Christmas village setting.
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Potionseller Concert
Potionseller is scheduled to perform at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI.
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The Nutcracker by Grand Rapids Ballet
The Grand Rapids Ballet presents a performance of The Nutcracker at DeVos Performance Hall, showcasing a classic holiday ballet.
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Once Upon a Christmas Time: A Holiday Princess Ball
An enchanting Christmas celebration featuring Tinker Bell and various princesses with activities, character appearances, and fundraising for children's charities.
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Straight No Chaser Holiday Concert
Straight No Chaser, a 10-man a cappella group known for their unique renditions of popular songs, will perform a holiday concert at DeVos Place.
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Sophia McIntosh Live Performance
Experience a live performance by Sophia McIntosh at The B.O.B. in Grand Rapids.
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Great Lakes Invitational Championship
The Great Lakes Invitational is a two-day, single-elimination hockey tournament hosted by Michigan Tech, featuring teams competing for the MacInnes Cup at Van Andel Arena.
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Grand Rapids New Year's Eve Bar Crawl
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a lively bar crawl featuring live DJs, champagne toasts, and exclusive drink specials at multiple venues in Grand Rapids.
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The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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